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Iran’s defense minister has confirmed the reports of a new Iranian missile test, saying it is not in violation of the nuclear deal.
After days of silence, Iran’s Defense Minister Gen. Hossein Dehghan has confirmed the reports about a new Iranian ballistic missile test.
On Jan. 29, citing an unnamed US official, Fox News reported that a launch had taken place outside Semnan, about 140 miles east of Tehran. The missile reportedly flew for 600 miles before exploding.
Dehghan said Feb. 1, “The recent [missile] test is in line with our plans, and we will not allow any foreigner to interfere in our defense affairs.”
“Whatever has been said about the missile tests, [they] aren’t in violation of the JCPOA [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action] and [UN Security Council] Resolution 2231,” he added, referring to the Jan. 31 emergency meeting of the UN Security Council over the Jan. 29 launch.
